In his first fight since a stunning 14-second knockout of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson in late 2008, Seth Petruzelli (10-4) returns at Art of Fighting 4 to take on Tampa-area police officer and one-time IFL fighter Chris Baten (5-4).

Over the weekend organizers announced details of the show, which takes place Aug. 22 at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla.

In addition to Petruzelli vs. Baten, the event features a headline bout between grappling star and former UFC fighter Marcio “Pe de Pano” Cruz (5-2) and veteran fighter Tom Sauer (21-11).

The event airs on pay-per-view.

Petruzelli, whom event organizers are billing as the “Kimboslayer,” garnered some attention for his run on “The Ultimate Fighter 2″ in 2005. However, after being dropped by the UFC after a 0-2 stint in the organization, he defeated Sean Sallee at a small Florida-based show. Then, after a year-long layoff, Petruzelli signed with EliteXC and was slated to fight fellow light heavyweight Aaron Rosa on the preliminary card of “EliteXC: Heat” in October 2008.

However, when Ken Shamrock was forced out of the night’s main event with Ferguson due to a cut near his eye, Petruzelli offered to fill in on just a few hours’ notice. Ferguson, previously unbeaten during his carefully crafted EliteXC career, was dropped with a stiff right to the chin, and a subsequent flurry from Petruzelli caused the shocking stoppage just 14 seconds into the bout.

Petruzelli briefly became the biggest name in MMA after the October 2008 event, partially due to the win and partially because of his (later-recanted) claims that EliteXC officials paid him to keep the fight standing. (The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation investigated the matter and later ruled no wrongdoing was found.)

Because of the controversy and injuries, Petruzelli was never able to fully cash in on his newfound celebrity. He was booked for a March bout with former WEC champion Doug Marshall at a hybrid boxing/MMA event promoted by boxer Roy Jones Jr. but pulled out due to injury.

However, Petruzelli recently told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he’s still motivated by the Kimbo victory, especially now that Ferguson is soon to appear on “The Ultimate Fighter 10″ and possibly fight for the UFC. It’s the primary reason Petruzelli decided to forgo MCL surgery that would have kept him out for well over a year.

“That’s why I’m so anxious to have another fight,” Petruzelli said. “I want people to remember me for being a great fighter and winning these next fights. That Kimbo fight gave me a big kick in the ass to make me realize what I want to do: be a champion one day.”

His opponent, Baten, enters the fight with two consecutive losses and three defeats in his past five fights. He may be best known for a 2007 win over former NFL player Herbert “Whisper” Goodman and his loss to Jamal Patterson in the IFL nearly two years ago.

Meanwhile, Cruz, who made his MMA debut with the UFC and went 2-2 in the organization, is currently riding a three-fight win streak, which includes wins over notables Dan Christison and the highly touted Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante while in the IFL. Sauer, a 10-year veteran, has fought in numerous mid-level organizations and enters the bout with a three-fight win streak of his own. In 32 career fights, he’s never gone to a decision, win or lose.

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